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2013 Lexus Lx570 problems

Verdict · NHTSA data

Limited data — recalls on file

NHTSA has just 8 complaints on file for the 2013 Lexus Lx570 — too few to judge reliability from owner reports alone — but 2 recall campaigns apply to this year, so any used example should have its VIN checked for completed recall work.

8

NHTSA complaints

2

Recalls

0

Investigations

0

Crash-involved

0

Fires reported

0

Injuries

0

Deaths

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NCAP overall

How does 2013 compare to other Lx570 years?

Lx570 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2013 highlighted8 complaints2008: 0 complaints2009: 4 complaints2010: 4 complaints2011: 1 complaints2012: 0 complaints2013: 8 complaints2014: 0 complaints2015: 0 complaints2016: 2 complaints2017: 0 complaints2018: 3 complaints2019: 1 complaints
Lx570 NHTSA complaints by model year, 2013 highlighted. Red bars are years to avoid.

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What are the most common 2013 Lexus Lx570 problems?

ComponentComplaintsShare
Airbags563%
Seat Belts225%
Other113%

Does the 2013 Lexus Lx570 have recalls?

2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers.

18V887000AirbagsDecember 13, 2018 · 89,740 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2019 Toyota Land Cruiser and Lexus LX 570 vehicles. Over time, the seat belt tension sensor wire harness may break and deactivate the front passenger air bag, knee air bag, and passenger seat-mounted side airbag.

Consequence

In the event of a crash, deactivated air bags can increase the risk of injury .

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will modify the front passenger seat belt assembly or replace it with an improved one, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began February 11, 2019. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-888-270-9371 or Lexus customer service at 1-800-255-3987. Toyota's numbers for this recall are Lexus Interim J2L and Remedy JLL, Toyota Interim J15 and Remedy J05.

17V548000AirbagsAugust 31, 2017 · 21 units

Defect

Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing (Toyota) is recalling certain 2008-2016 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2006 Lexus LX470, and 2008-2013 Lexus LX570 vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with an incorrect driver or front passenger air bag. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Consequence

An incorrect driver or front passenger air bag may not deploy as intended in the event of a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Toyota will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected air bag assemblies, free of charge. The recall began September 29, 2017. Owners may contact Toyota customer service at 1-800-331-4331. Toyota's number for this recall is H0S. Lexus' number for this recall is HLD.

Consumer complaints filed with NHTSA

Representative excerpts, cleaned of personal information. These are consumer statements, not verified defects.

“SENSOR IN PASSENGER SEAT BELT BUCKLE. SEAT BELT INDICATOR LIGHT IS BLINKING ALL TIME EVEN WITH SEAT BELT CONNECTED-SAYS THAT AIR BAG OFF - FRONT PASSENGER SEAT BELT INTERNAL SHORT. AFRAID AIR BAG WILL NOT GO OFF IF VEHICLE IS EVER IN ACCIDENT.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Airbags · December 16, 2017

“AIRBAG 'OFF INDICATOR STAYS ON CONSTANTLY. HAVE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTICE FROM LEXUS SAYING IT IS A SEAT BELT TENSION SENSOR AND TO BE PATIENT WHILE THEY PREPARE A REMEDY FOR THIS CONDITION. THE LIGHT CAME ON ONE DAY AND HAS REMAINED ON SINCE.”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Seat Belts · April 9, 2019

“I WAS DRIVING DOWN A FREEWAY WITH NO CARS AROUND ME. I HEAR A LOUD BANG ON MY ROOF, AND THEN HEAR CRACKING. TURNS OUT THAT MY SUNROOF WAS BROKEN, BUT THERE WAS NOTHING AROUND ME TO CAUSE THIS. WHEN TRYING TO GET HOME, THE WINDOW SUBSEQUENTLY SHATTERED. I TOOK THIS INTO THE DEAL AND THEY FIXED IT…”

Complaint filed with NHTSA · Other · April 12, 2015

2013 Lexus Lx570 — common questions

Is the 2013 Lexus Lx570 reliable?

The record is thin — 8 NHTSA complaints — so owner-report data can't strongly confirm reliability either way, though 2 recalls should be verified as completed.

Does the 2013 Lexus Lx570 have recalls?

Yes — NHTSA lists 2 recall campaigns affecting the 2013 Lexus Lx570. Recall repairs are free at franchised dealers; check the VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm the work was done.

Related

Based on NHTSA ODI data through June 2026. Complaints are consumer-reported and unverified. Updated July 5, 2026.

Compiled by Sharon Ben-Moshe, Founder.